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South Dakota's 3rd legislative district

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South Dakota's 3rd
State Senate district

South Dakota's 3rd legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Al Novstrup since 2017. In the House, it has been represented by Brandei Schaefbauer since 2023 and Carl E. Perry since 2019.[1]

Geography

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The district is located in northeastern South Dakota, in Brown County. The district is based in Aberdeen.[2]

Recent election results

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South Dakota legislators are elected to two-year terms, with each permitted to serve a maximum of four consecutive two-year terms.[3] Elections are held every even-numbered year.

State senate elections

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Year Incumbent Party First
elected
Result General election Primary elections
2022 Al Novstrup Republican 2008 Incumbent re-elected.
  • Republican:
  • Green tickY Al Novstrup (inc.) 59.5%
  • Rachel Dix 40.5%
2020 Al Novstrup Republican 2008 Incumbent re-elected.
2018 Al Novstrup Republican 2008 Incumbent re-elected.
  • Green tickY Al Novstrup (Republican) 58.5%
  • Cory Heidelberger (Democratic) 41.5%
2016 David Novstrup Republican 2014 Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.
  • Green tickY Al Novstrup (Republican) 61.2%
  • Cory Heidelberger (Democratic) 38.8%
2014 Al Novstrup Republican 2008 Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.
  • Green tickY David Novstrup (Republican) 53.1%
  • Mark Remily (Democratic) 46.9%
  • Democratic:
  • Green tickY Mark Remily 51.0%
  • Angela Schultz 49.0%
2012 Al Novstrup Republican 2008 Incumbent re-elected.

References

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  1. ^ "Al Novstrup". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "LRC Maps". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  3. ^ "Article III, § 6 of the South Dakota Constitution" (PDF). sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.